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Manhunt Underway for Suspect Who Killed Dickson County Deputy

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
A manhunt is currently underway for 31-year-old Steven Joshua Wiggins, who is suspected of shooting and killing a Dickson County deputy early this morning, NewsChannel5 reports. Wiggins has been added to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted list. Sgt. Daniel Baker was identified as the officer who died in the incident.

Memphis Reporter Wins Stay of Deportation

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
Memphis Spanish-language reporter Manuel Duran, who was arrested in April while reporting on protests, received a stay of deportation, The Commercial Appeal reports. Duran, who was scheduled to be deported to El Salvador today, now remains in detention in Louisiana while his appeal is pending. Supporters of Duran say that as a reporter, his life is at risk were he to return to El Salvador.

Hamilton County Applies for Federal Grant to Expand Drug Court

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
Hamilton County is applying for a $500,000 federal grant to expand its Drug Court program, Chattanoogan.com reports. The court, which is overseen by Criminal Court Judge Tom Greenholtz, currently serves 60 repeat offenders. The grant money would allow a second Drug Court docket for 30 new clients with no prior felony, and would cover 48 months. It would also allow a program through Circuit and Sessions Court for 12 months, serving 120 people.

Rapper Meek Mill Loses Bid to Replace Judge on His Case

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
A Philadelphia judge has denied rapper Meek Mill’s request to remove the judge on his case, USA Today reports. Attorneys for Mill say that Judge Genece Brinkley has not been impartial to their client and even has a vendetta against him, but Common Pleas Court Judge Leon Tucker ruled that only the state’s Supreme Court has jurisdiction to remove the judge. Brinkley previously sent Mill to prison for a two-to-four year sentence for a probation violation related to a decade-old gun and drug conviction. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last month ordered the rapper’s release.

Tennessee Supreme Court Extends Comment Deadline for Proposed Rule 6 Changes

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
The Knoxville Bar Association filed a motion requesting additional information regarding the proposed Tennessee Law Course under Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 6 and seeking an extension of time in which to comment. The motion asserts that the Tennessee Law Course “should be a pre-admission requirement instead of post-admission requirement as contemplated in the proposed changes.” The motion also requests information regarding the content, length, and format of the course, the location, cost, and preparation of the course, and the safeguards for ensuring timely compliance with the course. On April 19, the court solicited comments regarding the proposed change, which “would require new attorneys to complete a Tennessee Law Course within one year of admission to the Tennessee bar.” The comment period, which currently expires on June 18, has been extended to July 18.

Nashville Asks Judge to Remove All Bird Scooters

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
Metro Nashville’s government has asked a court to order the removal of all Bird scooters, the app-driven transportation devices that debuted only weeks ago, from the city’s sidewalks, The Tennessean reports. Government officials argue that the company has violated several codes provisions, while city attorneys raised safety concerns following several accidents involving the scooters. A hearing is set for June 13 in front of Nashville Environmental Court Referee Renard Hirsch. 

Williamson County Lawyer Transferred to Disability Inactive Status

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
The law license of Williamson County lawyer Patrick M. Kelley was transferred to disability inactive status today, pursuant to Section 27.3 of Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9. Kelley cannot practice law while on disability inactive status. He may return to the practice of law after reinstatement by the Tennessee Supreme Court upon showing of clear and convincing evidence that the disability has been removed and he is fit to resume the practice of law.

Balance Work and Play CLE

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 30, 2018
Do you feel tired and angry most of the time? Are you overwhelmed by work and family? Get your mojo back with tomorrow’s webcast, "Balance Work and Play 2: Finding your Moxie." This program offers 1-hour dual credit.

Former Pilot Flying J President Blames Attorney for Conviction

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 29, 2018
Former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood is pointing the finger at his lawyer for his conviction on federal conspiracy charges, Knoxnews reports. Hazelwood was convicted in February for conspiring with his subordinates to rip off smaller trucking firms, and pushing to expand the fraud. Texas attorney Rusty Hardin, who is well known for celebrity clients, represented him. Now Hazelwood wants to fire Hardin and replace him with multiple lawyers from the New York firm Walden, Macht & Haran, as well as Georgetown Law professor Shon Hopwood, a convicted bank robber who acted as a “jailhouse lawyer” and later earned a law degree.

Chattanooga Mother of 3 Graduates from NSL

Posted by: Katharine Heriges on May 29, 2018
While raising three children and working full time in Chattanooga, Johnika Everhart found time to commute to Nashville to complete law school at the Nashville School of Law, NewsChannel9 reports. The 28-year-old graduated over the weekend after four years of hard work. Everhart says after passing the Bar exam, she wants to practice criminal law or juvenile law.
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